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Two by Two (Two x Two, 2x2, 2&2) is one of many colloquial names given by outside observers to a protestant Christian denomination or sect founded by William Irvine in the late 1890s. The term Two by Two is a label given by non-members, in reference to the church's ministry, which presents itself to the public in the form of pairs of itinerant, homeless preachers. The group is sometimes confused with the Cooneyites, a sect formed by the preacher Edward Cooney who was involved with the church's ministry until 1928. A Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ. ... William Irvine was a Scottish Presbyterian evangelist (1863-1947). ... The 1890s were sometimes referred to as the Mauve Decade, because William Henry Perkins aniline dye allowed the widespread use of that colour in fashion, and also as the Gay Nineties, under the then-current usage of the word gay which referred simply to merriment and frivolity, with no... The Cooneyites are a Protestant Christian sect which began in the latter part of the nineteenth century in Ireland. ... Irish evangelist Edward Cooney was born on 11 February 1867 in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, and died in 1960. ...

Disagreement exists as to whether the church can be classified as a Christian sect or denomination, the latter being a label typically carrying more legitimacy. The religion displays features of both a denomination and a sect. In this article the label "church" is used to ensure neutrality and since this label is sometimes used by members in self identification. A sect is generally a small religious or political group that has branched off from a larger established group. ... A denomination, in the Christian sense of the word, is an identifiable religious body, organization under a common name, structure, and/or doctrine. ...

The church renounces the assumption of any denominational name, preferring to be known simply as Christians. As a result the church is sometimes labelled by observers as The Church With No Name or other similar phrases. Within its membership, the church is commonly referred as the Truth and occasionally as the Way or the fellowship or the faith. These terms are coined from John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life..." The membership is referred internally as friends or saints. Being active in membership is termed professing, the act of becoming a member is called to profess, contracted from the phrase "professing to follow Christ". The missionaries are called workers or servants. The church has assumed the title Christian Conventions or Christian Conventions; Representing Assemblies of Christians Assuming This Name Only at times for the purpose of legal compliance with various governmental bodies.

A distinguishing feature of the church is that the members believe in a ministry of homeless, itinerant preachers, and that they eschew ownership of church buildings. Worship is conducted at selected members' homes. Proselytising is carried out in hired halls or public facilites. The church is largely invisible due to its lack of a uniform denominational title and few printed religious materials.

History

There is little in the way of internal official historical documentation about the church.

The present movement coalesced in Ireland in the late 1890s under the leadership of Scottish evangelist William Irvine (1863-1947), John Kelly, John Long and others. Irvine and Kelly had previously been associated with the Faith Mission. The 1890s were sometimes referred to as the Mauve Decade, because William Henry Perkins aniline dye allowed the widespread use of that colour in fashion, and also as the Gay Nineties, under the then-current usage of the word gay which referred simply to merriment and frivolity, with no... William Irvine was a Scottish Presbyterian evangelist (1863-1947). ... 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar). ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... The Faith Mission is a protestant evangelical Christian organization founded in Scotland in 1886 by John George Govan. ...

Some members of the church maintain that there has always been a remnant of their group in existence since the time of Christ and that the church's origins go back to the shores of Galilee. There is no evidence to support this claim, and it is probable this is true only in church doctrine. More and more members are rejecting this claim as a historically unsupportable statement.^{[citation needed]} Galilee (Arabic al-jaleel الجليل, Hebrew hagalil הגליל), meaning circuit, is a large area overlapping with much of the North District of Israel. ...

Very unlike the church's quiet activity today, the movement began as a boisterous and public wandering ministry under the leadership of William Irvine. Irvine was eventually excommunicated in 1917, an event which some members deny. His literal views of eschatological prophecy and belief that the world was about to end following the First World War brought about the first division in the movement. The greater majority of the members chose to carry on with the church doctrine unchanged. After the division, Irvine and a small group of loyal followers created their own sect, to become known as the Message People, The Witnesses (not to be confused with the unrelated Jehovah's Witnesses), or Irvinites (not to be confused with the unrelated Irvingites). Irvine later went on to declare himself a prophet and continued to urge his followers to prepare for the end of the world. The Catholic Apostolic Church, a millenarian religious community often called Irvingites, though it was never actually founded nor anticipated by Edward Irving. ... Albrecht Dürer - Four horsemen of the Apocalypse Look up eschatology in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Apart from Irvine's departure, and unlike the some Protestant denominations, this faith does not have a history of significant schisms. The only other major division occurred in 1928 when one especially charismatic minister ("worker") Edward Cooney (well-known for preaching on Hyde Park Corner) was excommunicated for rejecting the group's organization and the Living Witness Doctrine. Cooney believed strongly in the original itinerant ministry rather than the ministry coming under the authority of overseers of geographic regions, as had developed. A handful of Cooney's loyal supporters separated to join Cooney in his own sect. This small group later became known as Cooneyites. 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Irish evangelist Edward Cooney was born on 11 February 1867 in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, and died in 1960. ... The Cooneyites are a Protestant Christian sect which began in the latter part of the nineteenth century in Ireland. ...

History controversies

The lack of any official history or documentation, combined with the doctrine ascribing the beginnings to Jesus' Apostles, has caused, and continues to cause, much controversy and angst amongst members and ex-members. Alternate meaning: See Apostle (Mormonism) The Christian Apostles were Jewish men chosen from among the disciples, who were sent forth (as indicated by the Greek word απόστολος apostolos= messenger), by Jesus to preach the Gospel to both Jews and Gentiles, across the world. ...

What documents exist, such as newspaper articles, photographs from private collections and private letters, clearly point to the late 19th century beginnings with William Irvine and his associates. This position is well documented in The Secret Sect Parker & Parker (1982), one of the few published texts about this denomination and its history. In this book, photographs and newspaper articles from Ireland in the 1890s are used to bolster their assertion of the 1890s beginnings. The lack of any hymnal published or hymn authorship before this date lends weight to this position. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... The 1890s were sometimes referred to as the Mauve Decade, because William Henry Perkins aniline dye allowed the widespread use of that colour in fashion, and also as the Gay Nineties, under the then-current usage of the word gay which referred simply to merriment and frivolity, with no...

Amongst the membership today, the consensus amongst many is that the church originated from the time of Jesus first calling his disciples at Galilee, but no longer are claims made that it has been in continuous existance since that time. This position was once preached explicitly and widely in the past; but is no longer the "official dogma" it once was. When confronted with the William Irvine beginnings, many members will concede that William Irvine was a revivalist and the true "living way", espoused by the church today, has waxed and wained through history. In this doctrine, William Irvine is considered to be called in his generation, to revive the true "living way" (of worship). Galilee (Arabic al-jaleel الجليل, Hebrew hagalil הגליל), meaning circuit, is a large area overlapping with much of the North District of Israel. ...

The disparity between such positions has caused some members to feel affronted and confused as they try to rationalise these two positions. Ex-members often reported the feeling of excommunication as a result of the ministry's reluctance to discuss the disparity or entertain any position other than the "official dogma". In these cases, such an experience is often the final motivation for leaving this faith. There have been reports of some members being actively put out of the fellowship as a result of raising this issue. Questioning of doctrine is often construed as a lack of faith, often termed "falling out". In many parts of the world, however, there is considerable leeway afforded to differences in personal convictions regarding both doctrine and practice, and this seems to be a growing trend.

Official statement of history and practice

The following statement of the church's history was made by George Walker, a senior worker in North America, to the Selective Service System in 1942. It was widely circulated among believers in the United States at that time. The Selective Service System is the means by which the United States administers military conscription. ...

In accordance with the suggestion made to us at our recent interview in the Office of the Director of Selective Service, Washington, D.C. that a further statement be submitted outlining, in greater detail than has heretofore been given, certain facts regarding the foundation, belief and activities of the Church we represented, as Ministers - this for the purpose of enabling the Local Draft Boards to correctly classify Ministers of this Church throughout the United States who are subject to the Selective Service Laws.

We take this opportunity to state that during the closing years of the last century and the first years of this century a number of people in the British Isles and in America were exercised in heart and mind, through their study of the Scriptures, in regard to the methods of preaching and worship in the several churches of which they were then members. They were deeply concerned about spiritual things, and became fully convinced that there should be a return to the methods and purposes taught and carried out by Christ and His first disciples. This conviction led to frequent earnest conversations and studies on the subject, which in turn led to religious meetings, and in due time a number of these people went forth to devote their lives to the preaching of the Gospel according to the teaching and example of Christ as given in the New Testament, i.e., "two by two" and without salary or making appeals for financial assistance, putting implicit trust in God and His promise that as they "sought first the Kingdom of God" their natural needs of food and raiment "would be added to them".

As a result of this step, many people expressed their desire to be in fellowship with such preachers and this led to regular gatherings together of small assemblies in homes for worship and study of God’s word. The reason for meeting in homes was primarily because it is scriptural, the Christians during the first centuries of the Christian era met regularly for worship in homes, which fact is also borne out and supported by church history. Thus after serious consideration, the leaders were confident that in their efforts to follow the early Christians they should form church gatherings in homes; therefore no church property or real estate has been acquired by purchase or otherwise, and for this reason incorporation and registration under a denominational name has not been necessary. The meetings continue to the present time in homes and are under the guidance of local Elders. Baptism by immersion and the weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper is taught and practiced.

In the year 1903 Ministers of this Christian body began their labors in the United States and in the year 1904 in Canada. In these and subsequent years through the preaching of the Gospel, assemblies were formed in homes as already described. In the year 1906 the first annual conventions were held in North America, and from this beginning the number of Ministers in North America has grown to over nine hundred - about equally divided between men and women; the assemblies for regular worship to over three thousand; and the annual conventions to over one hundred.

One Minister in each field is the Overseer for that field - to whom the other Ministers look for counsel and from whom they accept guidance. In most instances a State constitutes a field.

Those who enter this Ministry must first establish very definitely their religious character and have fulfilled the other qualifications considered necessary. They must be upright and of high principle - having proven their ability to earn their living in an honorable way - and must have taken an active part in the Church meetings regularly attended. If and when they are considered to have qualified, they are then appointed and assist an experienced Minister in an evangelistic work and in ministering to assemblies of Christians. From the time of appointment, Ministers devote their entire time and talents to the work of the Ministry. If for sufficient reason anyone thus accepted later proves to be unworthy or unfit he cannot continue in this Ministry.

At the annual Christian Conventions arranged at suitable times of the year in each State - and which practically one hundred percent of the members are present all matters pertaining to methods of work, doctrine, discipline of members, local elders, ministry, etc., are fully considered and settled.

Definite fields of labor within each State are arranged for all Ministers by the Overseers to whom the Ministers are responsible. Names, addresses, and fields of labor in the Gospel of all Overseers and Ministers are available at any time.

Overseers, who over a long period of years have devoted all their time to Evangelistic, Pastoral and other activities of Christian service, exercise - in fellowship with each other - a general supervision over the Ministry and membership in the United States.

The undersigned is one of such Overseers, and would be glad to furnish any further information regarding the foregoing which may be considered to be helpful or desirable.

Signed:

George Walker

Doctrines differing from mainstream Protestantism

Contrary to common Protestant beliefs, members of the church believe: Protestantism is a movement within Christianity, representing the splitting away from the Roman Catholic Church during the mid-to-late Renaissance in Europe—a period known as the Protestant Reformation. ...

• Salaried ministry is not compatible with the example of Jesus and the apostles. They reject the commercialization of organized churches.
• Church buildings are an unnecessary addition to Biblical Christianity. The group conducts their fellowship meetings in the homes of believers, and believes that the home of god's spirit is in the heart (reference: Acts, chapter 7, Verse 48 " the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands"). Annual state-wide conventions are held on privately-owned property whose owners make their buildings — often a farm — available for use a few weeks of the year.
• That Jesus' instructions to his apostles in Matthew 10 — such as going from village to village, preaching in pairs, not taking any worldly possessions, relying on the hospitality and generosity of the villagers — are workable, and still the best pattern for Christian ministry today.

Members believe in a homeless ministry and church in the home, two practices that generally distinguish them from other sects and denominations. The church itself owns no property, hence they have no need to incorporate or take a formal name.

The church was somewhat progressive regarding the role of women in the church, with women workers first commissioned to preach in 1901. 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ...

A controversial teaching, not universally held, but predominantly found in North America, and possibly originating with the founder William Irvine, was that of the Living Witness Doctrine (first recorded mention being in a convention sermon by Joseph Kerr in 1903). This was derived from a statement by a contemporary of Charles Darwin that "only something that is living can reproduce life". It was concluded that only through accepting the preaching of a preacher (a worker) of the church (a "living witness") could one be saved. As a consequence of this doctrine, there was a significant exodus from the church at this time, and the idea is generally rejected today as heresy. In his lifetime Charles Darwin gained international fame as an influential scientist examining controversial topics. ...

In general, doctrine has less to do with theological questions than with practical issues. For example, members would generally be less interested in an official doctrine regarding the trinity than advice about keeping the right spirit in trying situations, forgiving those who have caused offense and showing compassion to "neighbours" encountered on a personal level. Rejection of "worldly influence" is also apparent in members of the church. The average member is less inclined to embrace popular culture (e.g. television, contemporary music, movies and fashion) or to be politically active.

Membership and geographic spread

Some areas that have larger concentrations of church members include Northwestern and North Central USA, Western Canada, Northern Ireland, Barbados, New Zealand, parts of Australia, Northern Peru, Nuevo León state in Mexico, and Río Grande do Sul state in Brazil. Some areas where the church has grown rapidly in recent years include the Ukraine and other parts of the former Soviet Union, Romania, Benin (West Africa), Madagascar, southern India, the Philippines, South Korea, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.

One of the interesting aspects of the church is the spread and diversity of the social network. Mmeber of the church range from wealthy to relatively poor, even within one geographic region. Most of the more wealthy, western-based members will travel frequently and will go out of their way to meet with the members residing in other countries. As a result, there is a well developed social network amongst the members, which may penetrate into some quite obscure (to a western viewpoint) locations.

There are known to be at least an active church of practicing members residing in more than 100 countries, including the following (incomplete list): Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Greece, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, Italy, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakstan, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Zimbabwe

Since the 1970s (and possibly, long before this), missionaries of the church have been present at some point in many countries where Christianity or Protestantism is not common, even where proselytizing is not allowed. These include but are not limited to: China, Taiwan, Ecuador, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, Romania, Ukraine The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ...

Current religious practice

Members of the church are regular attendees of various religious gatherings. The gatherings take on one of several forms, and the size is dependent on the purpose of the gathering. The gatherings are, in member parlance and basic function:

• Sunday [morning] meeting - fellowship meetings
• Bible study - Mid-week directed Bible-study meetings
• Gospel meetings - missionary
• Special meetings - day-long combination ministry, missionary and fellowship
• Conventions - annual regional versions of "special meetings", ranging (depending on the size of the membership in the region) from one to four days.

Participation in other religious activities outside these sanctioned gatherings is generally frowned upon. There are some who have occasionally attended gatherings of other faiths, including with the full knowledge of one or more worker. Such participation is the exception rather than the rule, and members may have occasionally been counselled by workers against engaging in such activities. Members are usually free, however, to exercise their own judgement in this regard.

Sunday fellowship meetings

Sunday mornings, a small number, usually between five and twenty five, will gather at a room in the home of a member. Each of these congregations is called a church in the sense of being the smallest fellowship unit of the greater Christian faith. The members of a home church are a close knit community, usually consisting of 10-30 people from the local area, although the number may be smaller in localities with few members.

The members are generally directed to join a particular home church by the elder worker of that state or province. The makeup of the fellowship meeting congregation is ordinarily formed on the basis of geographic proximity, although demographic mix is balanced as far as is reasonably attainable. Generally, the membership is stable and may remain unchanged for years or decades. Occasionally, the membership may be restructured to correct any demographic or geographic imbalances that evolve as a result of births, deaths or moving residence.

The service is usually led by the appointed elder of the church gathering, which is usually a man. Occasionally, a worker may attend, in which case, the worker will normally lead the service instead of the appointed elder.

The order of service usually involves collective singing of hymns, from their own hymnal, prayers offered by individuals, and a session of personal testimonies. Prayer and testimonials are usually given by each active participant, who has publicly "professed" his or her faith in Christ. At some point during the service, usually after all testimonials have been spoken, communion (eucharist) or taking the bread and wine (also referred to as the "emblems") is conducted. This sacrament is practiced by the sharing of a piece of bread, and of a cup of wine (or, in some localities, grape juice). Participation in the communion sacrament is usually reserved for those who are baptized, but ultimately is of personal choice.

Mid-week Bible studies

During the week, each congregation will gather again, to conduct a service in similar order to the Sunday fellowship meeting, but without Communion. The testimonies are directed toward a study subject or a particular Bible chapter, which may be from a scheduled list, or pre-agreed in a previous meeting.

Gospel mission meetings

The Gospel mission meetings are conducted by the ministers, usually as a pair. These meetings are directed toward the public, and any who come are welcome. They are held in public halls or any meeting room that can be retained at minimal cost. The State or Province is divided loosely into fields, each of which are assigned a pair of ministers. The assignment of the ministers is usually for the duration of the mission, although this can be affected by various practical issues.

The order of service involves collective singing of hymns, prayers and a sermon from each of the two ministers. The function of the mission is proselytizing to the public, or any visitor who hasn't professed a faith in Christ.

Special meetings

Special Meetings are usually held in the period mid-way between the annual convention calender cycle. A Special meeting is a larger-than-usual gathering, which may combine the congregations of several mission fields. It is conducted by the ministers (known as "workers"), although for this event, a number of the ministers, usually six or more, will speak. The meetings consist of the each participating worker delivering a 10-30 minute sermon, a point of doctrine or Bible study, to the assembled congregation. A portion of the time is often also given for members of the general congregation to speak.

Conventions

Conventions are usually held on rural properties owned by the members. In some regions, convention centers or other facilities are hired for the purpose. A Convention gathering may range from twenty to over 2000. Some Convention gatherings in the United States may involve 1500 members or more. A Convention gathering usually lasts for four days, typically starting on a Wednesday evening, and continuing through to the following Sunday afternoon. In 2005, over 440 conventions were held in over 100 countries.

In North America, the members usually stay on location, and attend up to three scheduled meetings each day. These meetings, for the most part, follow the format of Special meetings, including personal testimonies and prayers. In Europe the accommodation varies from being similar to North America, to being in schools, church camps and other available boarding places.

In some countries it is common for a baptism to be held at some point during the Convention. It is typically conducted at a lake or river located on or near the property where the Convention is being held. The baptism ceremony is led by a senior (usually male) worker, while a group of members congregate at the baptism site to participate in the singing of hymns while the baptismal dip is conducted. The baptism is a full immersion process performed by a worker.

Secrecy and excommunication controversies

Some people – including many ex-members – believe that the church has continuously and actively silenced opposing or dissenting views in the church. It is claimed by these people that those with power within the church have practiced excommunication to silence dissenting voices or questions about the church's doctrine and history and that there has been strong denial of any teaching that acknowledges preachers of any other faith or message. The existence of such controlling behaviour in the church is said to be supported by the group's teaching that the workers are the only true servants of God and the professing people are the only true saints. In this way, members are encouraged to believe they alone are the exclusive family of God.

Some members disagree with this and claim that in some areas of the world excommuncation is unheard of. They believe opponents like to unrealistically emphasize exclusivist tendencies, and they claim most present members recognize that exclusivist teaching is steadily diminishing.

In some areas colloquial terms used for excommunication are put out and stand down. In other areas, these terms would not be recognized at all. The former term means the members is blocked from congregational meetings and may be unwelcome at other services, whereas the latter means the member is temporarily requested to stay silent (not participate) at congregational meetings. These are not the same as lose out, which is attributed to those who no longer profess or attend meetings.

A recent controversy in Alberta, Canada, in 1999 resulted in the excommunication of between 25 and 30 members, according to "The Lying Truth" website[1]. Motto: Fortis et Liber (Latin: Strong and free) Official languages English Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 28 6 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 6th (provinces and territories) 661,848 km² 642,317 km² 19... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

Bibliography

• Jaenen, C. J., The Apostles' Doctrine and Fellowship: A documentary history of the early church and restorationist movements (Ottawa: Legas Publishing, 2003), IX, 14, The Contemporary [Irish] Restoration Movement, pp. 517-535.
• Parker, D. & Parker, H., The Secret Sect (New South Wales: D. Parker, 1982) (ISBN 0959339809).
• Robinson, B.A. (2004). "The Church with No Name", Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. Online accessed 20 August 2005

External links

The church has no official website. The websites listed appear to be owned and operated by former members of the church, which may present opposing viewpoints on different aspects of the church.

• TLT (The Lying Truth)
• Veterans Of Truth (archive on TLT server)
• TTT (Telling The Truth)
• 2x2 church Civil Discourse forum
• PTO (Pillar of Truth Online)
• Greg Lee's The Truth Chat Room
• Who Are the Two-by-Twos?
• The Church Without a Name by Kathleen Lewis
• Thoughts and comments regarding 2x2 doctrines blog
• Die Wahrheit über die Wahrheit (German)
• Die Wahrheit über die Namenlosen / The Truth about the 2x2, Two by Twos (Swiss German/English)